Amy McAuley

Keynote Speaker | Author | Creator of the RISE Formula

You Were Never Meant To Just Survive.

Learn how to rise through life's hardest moments with resilience, purpose and hope.

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Trusted by leaders, teams & humans who've been through it.

“I've been knocked down. I chose to rise. So can you.”

— AMY

Her Story

What she's been through.

Breast Cancer

A Psychiatric Ward

Rock Bottom, Twice

Then, the stage. That's the short version of how Amy got here, and why she now helps others rise, too.

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Framework

The Rise Formula.

Her core IP: four moves that turn survival into becoming. Taught from stages, coached one to one, lived every single day.

R: RESPONSIBILITY

Own where you are.

No shame, no blame. Just an honest look at where you're starting from, so you can actually move.

I: INNER WORK

Do the quiet work.

The work no one sees (beliefs, patterns, self-talk) before the world ever sees the change.

S: STRENGTH THROUGH STRUGGLE

Find the unshakeable kind.

The strength adversity was quietly building in you the whole time. You just haven't met it yet.

E: EMPOWERED ACTION

Turn it into a life.

Insight becomes action, action becomes momentum, and momentum becomes a life you're proud of.

Sometimes

Sometimes life knocks
us down

I feel stuck.

The days blur. You know something has to change.

I'm exhausted.

You've been strong for everyone. Now you're empty.

I've lost confidence.

The voice inside got quiet. Let's turn it up.

I know I'm meant for more.

Something is calling. It's time to answer.

You're not broken. You're becoming.

20 yrsCOACHING & SPEAKING

Meet Amy

I've lived it.
Then I chose to rise.

I empower people to overcome adversity, build resilience, and create a life filled with hope and purpose.

Through inspirational speaking, transformational retreats, one-on-one coaching, and interactive workshops, I help individuals, teams, and communities navigate life's challenges with courage and confidence.

By sharing my own journey of overcoming breast cancer, trauma, mental health struggles, and addiction, I provide practical tools and genuine hope that inspire lasting personal growth and positive change.

I know what it's like to lie in a hospital bed and wonder if you'll get your life back. I did, and then some. If you're in it right now, this isn't the end of your story. — AMY, IN HER OWN WORDS

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Her Book

Behind The Smile.

Amy's memoir on overcoming alcohol addiction, an eating disorder, and depression. Written before her breast cancer diagnosis, it's the fuller story behind the woman on stage today.

★★★★★ 4.8 ON AMAZON

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How can Amy help?

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Real Words

Not generic. Real.

Amy delivered an incredibly brave, heartfelt, and inspiring presentation to Bellyful East Auckland, sharing her personal cancer journey and the self-help journey that followed. Her openness, honesty, and vulnerability created a deep connection with everyone in the room. What stood out most was Amy's ability to turn a deeply personal journey into something that inspired and encouraged others, the "10 Spoons" tip on dealing with adversity is one most people will remember.

Andrea Martin

Bellyful

Our staff day was just what we needed to bring us all together on the same page for the start of the year. Your ideas shared for co-operation and support for both students and staff was inspiring. To be reminded that our strength comes from not just ourselves but our colleagues is important to know and remember. I love the positive pants messages and wish you all the best in spreading the word to others.

Sue Yandell

Star of the Sea School

"We absolutely loved having Amy McAuley join us at Virtual Village East to share her "Rise Anyway" story. Amy has an amazing gift for storytelling, and, with her warmth, honesty, and great sense of humour, she connected with every member in the room.

Amy spoke openly about the journey she has faced and what she has learnt about resilience, hope and finding a way forward. There were plenty of laughs along the way, but also some really touching moments that clearly resonated with our members.

The feedback afterwards said it all: members described Amy as inspirational, relatable and someone who "spoke from the heart". Many could see parts of their own lives in her story and left with plenty to think about, a little more hope and some ideas they wanted to share with the people they care about.

It was one of those special VVE mornings where people came together, connected, and left feeling just that little bit better for having been there."

Kate

Virtual Village East Community Builder

Speaking

Looking for a speaker who changes more than the mood in the room?

Amy speaks internationally on resilience, purpose and rising through adversity. Every talk is built for the room.

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Your Turn

When life knocks you down... rise anyway.

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